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  • Faisal Almakhayitah

  • Job Title :

    Assistant professor

  • College :

    College of Sciences and Human Studies


  • Department :

    Core Program


Faisal Almakhayitah is an Assistant Professor in the Core Curriculum Program, College of Humanities and Sciences at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University. He specializes in Principles of Islamic Religion, Qur’anic Interpretation (Tafsir), and Hadith studies, and has professional expertise in Qur’anic recitation (Qira’at). Almakhayitah’s work focuses on Islamic sciences, with particular interest in Qur’anic recitation, Tafsir, and Hadith studies.

He has memorized the entire Qur’an and holds a professional ijazah in Qur’anic recitation with an authenticated chain of narrators reaching the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, with 28 years of experience in teaching, leadership, and academic supervision. In teaching, Almakhayitah emphasizes effective instruction and seeks to help students develop a deep understanding and mastery of Islamic sciences with a moderate, balanced approach. He integrates traditional scholarship with practical application, utilizing modern technologies, learning tools, and artificial intelligence to connect theory with practice.

Almakhayitah is committed to advancing education and research in Qur’anic sciences and Islamic studies.

 

  • Ph.D., King Saud University, Riyadh, 2023
    Dissertation: “Deductions of Al-Hairy Al-Dharear in his book – Al-Kifayat fi al-Tafsir”
  • Master’s Degree, King Saud University, Riyadh, 2014
    Thesis: “Interpretation Questions Directed to the Companions, from the Interpretation of Jami’ al-Bayan”
  • Diploma, Educational Training Center, Mecca, 2014
    Diploma of Islamic Awareness Supervisors in Strengthening Values
  • Higher Diploma, Teachers College, Riyadh, 2003
    Specialization: Qira’at
  • Bachelor’s Degree, Imam Muhammad bin Saud University, Riyadh, 1998
    Major: Principles of Islamic Religion
  • Ijaza
    Memorized the entire Qur’an
    Qira’a of Imam Asim bin Abi al-Nujud (Shu’bah and Hafs)
    Qira’a of Ibn ‘Amr al-Shami (Hisham and Ibn Dhakwan)
    Qira’a of narration Hafs an Asim

 

Unpublished Research / Thesis Work (Master’s & Ph.D.)

  1. The Method of Imam Al-Jassas in the Rules of the Qur’an: A study of five texts from his book.
  2. Verses on Divorce and Related Matters in Surah At-Talaq: A thematic study.
  3. A Study of Ten Hadiths Judged as Anomalous by Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar.
  4. Rulings of Imam Yahya ibn Ma’in in His History: Comparative study of narrations from Al-Darimi, Al-Duri, and Ibn Tahman.
  5. The Ruling on Eating Garlic, Onions, and Leeks: A study in Ahadith of rulings.
  6. Al-Sunan Al-Kubra of Imam An-Nasa’i: Analytical study.
  7. Hadith of Al-Sadiq Al-Masduq: Analytical study.
  8. Recipients of Zakat: Explanatory marginal notes.
  9. Comparison and Alignment Between Al-Minhaj and Al-Mufhim in the Explanation of Sahih Muslim: Through the study of three Hadiths.
  10. Internal Critique (Readings on Edward Said’s Position on Orientalism): A critical study.
  11. Divine Meanings from the Words of the Best of Creation: Analytical study of six Hadiths of the Prophet ﷺ.
  12. Short Scientific Article: Critical Study of the Book Rules of Preference Related to the Text by Ibn Ashur by Dr. Abeer Al-Naeem.
  13. Peer-Reviewed: “Deductions of Al-Hairy Al-Dharear in His Book Al-Kifayah fi al-Tafsir (Surah Al-Baqarah – A Comparative Study)”, published in the Scientific Journal of the Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies for Boys, Cairo, Al-Azhar University.

 

Teaching

  • Islamic Education Teacher, Various Schools, Al-Ahsa and Dammam, 1998–2003
    Taught Islamic studies courses including the Holy Qur’an, Tajweed, the science of readings, Qur’anic sciences, Tafsir, monotheism, the Prophet’s Hadith, and Fiqh.
    Participated in grading final exams for the Ministry of Education at the Eastern Center.
    Completed over 350 hours of diverse training.
  • Teacher of Islamic Education and Qur’an Readings, Holy Quran Memorization Secondary School, Dammam, 2003–2008
    Taught Islamic studies and Qur’anic recitation courses.
  • Islamic Education Teacher, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Secondary School, Eastern Dammam, 2017
  • Islamic Education Teacher, King Abdulaziz Base Middle School, Dhahran, 2021

Supervision

  • Educational Supervisor, Islamic Awareness Department, Education Office, Dhahran, 2009–2017
    Member of committee developing reading curriculum vocabulary for Holy Quran memorization schools (secondary stage), 2013.
    Member of committee revising Tajweed course vocabulary for Quran memorization schools (primary stage), 2013.
    Provided 210 hours of training in explaining Jamzourieh text for Qur’an teachers, 2006–2017.
    Headed exhibition committees: “Be Strong,” “Promoting Values,” and “Prayer is Life,” 2012–2017.
    Chairman of the Scientific Committee for Sheikh Abdullah Fouad Award for the Promotion of Values, first session, 2015–2016.
    Participated in judging committees of the Young Abdullah bin Bad Al-Suwaidan Award, 2013–2017.
    Supervised and participated in the Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz competition for the Prophet's Hadith and Biography, 2010–2017.
    Supervised and participated in the “Prophetic Literature” exhibition at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Center, Khobar, 2011.
    Supervised and participated in “Quality in Islamic Awareness Programs” meeting at Ramada Hotel, Dhahran, 2012.

Dispatch to Teach Abroad

  • Teacher, Ministry of Education Schools, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2017–2021
    Completed the Diplomatic Course at Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Riyadh, 2017.
    Taught Islamic Studies courses under the Ministry of Education in Bahrain.
    Participated in correcting final exams for the secondary stage.
    Taught through the Ministry of Education’s educational portal during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020–2021.

Teaching – University Level

Faculty Member (Assistant professor), Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Period: 2024- Present

Job Description:

  • Delivering lectures and facilitating classroom discussions on Islamic culture, the social system in Islam, linguistic communication, and the life of the Prophet (Seerah).
  • Designing course materials, assignments, and assessments to enhance students’ understanding and application of Islamic knowledge.
  • Supervising and mentoring students, supporting academic development, and promoting critical thinking in Islamic studies.
  • Integrating modern teaching methods, learning technologies, and artificial intelligence to connect theory with practical application.
  • Courses taught include Introduction to Islamic Culture, The Social System in Islam, Linguistic Communication Skills, and Prophetic Biography (Seerah)

 

 

  • ALIS1211 – Intro. to Islamic Culture
  • ALIS2211 – Linguistic Communication Skills
  • ALIS1212 – The Social System in Islam

 

  1. Qur’anic Studies,
  2. Tafsir,
  3. Qira’at,
  4. Tajweed,
  5. Hadith Studies,
  6. Prophetic Biography (Seerah)

 

Saudi Scientific Association for the Qur’an and Its Sciences (Tabyan)